BIDDEFORD — Somehow artists dip their brushes into their own souls and paint their own feelings into each creative venture they produce.
The public will be able to peer into the world of unique creativity next month during a multimedia installation of works by local artists at the Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford.
The Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford has a distinguished history which includes historical use as a textile mill and current use as commercial space for artists and businesses. Its ongoing revitalization is central to the development of the surrounding downtown community and has lead to an influx of new creative energy to the area.
The collaborative of artists working to present this event are seeking to explore reciprocal relationships between the mill, the river, and the city that developed around it.
They say that by using part of Biddeford’s RiverWalk pathway, those who appreciate creativity will be able to explore artwork that is inspired by the past, present and future of the mill, the natural elements of the nearby river and ocean, as well as the activities of the people in the mill and surrounding urban areas.
Installations will begin in September, with an opening event scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, during Biddeford’s RiverJam Fest.
Works installed will be on display through Sept. 30 and will be open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
A closing event wraps up the exhibition and coincides with the Biddeford/Saco Art Walk on from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29.
The event will feature work by Alex Mead, Jarid del Deo, Julie K. Gray, Marques Bostic, Michael Evans, Christy Matson, Lucky Bistoury and Ann Thompson, along with organizer Sarah Baldwin.
Artists will be present at the opening event, and an event map will be available to guide patrons to explore the installations and to become familiar with the mill campus and area businesses.
For more information, visit http://autuscollective.weebly.com/events.html.
— Executive Editor Ed Pierce can be reached at 282-1535 ext. 326 or by email at editor@journaltribune.com.
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